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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 165.76 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 165.76 and 112.12 is: 154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 165.76 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/165.76 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 165.76 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 18,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585.01/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.36

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